Thomas Gaige

About The Author

Thomas Gaige

Pro Reviewer

One of the original founders of Pro Tool Reviews, Tom has nearly twenty years of experience in residential and commercial construction. He's been a project manager at an engineering firm, started his own architectural design company, and finally owned and operated a residential construction company as a licensed contractor in South Carolina. Tom's specialties are problem-solving and attention to detail—two traits that are apparent each time he tests and reviews power tools.

Buying Guides February 13, 2023 2

How to Build a Basic Tool Set

At Pro Tool Reviews, we believe in empowering folks and helping them make the best tool choices for their situation. […]

Levels, Squares & Measuring Tool Reviews & Buying Guides December 8, 2022 2

Irwin Strait-Line Chalk Reels

We love Irwin tools and their Vise-Grip locking pliers remain one of our favorite go-to tools. Of course, their Marples woodworking chisels are […]

Tool Accessory Reviews October 14, 2022 9

Bora NGX Clamp Edge Guide System

Bora NGX Clamp Edge Guide System Features Solid Concept with Room for Improvement So you’re looking for an inexpensive way […]

Tool Reviews by Tool September 18, 2022 1

Stanley FatMax Tape Measure Review

In nearly any construction-related trade, one of the most universally used tools is the tape measure. The Stanley FatMax Tape […]

Framing Tool Reviews & Buying Guides July 22, 2022 21

Best Framing Hammer for Pros

Arguably one of the oldest tools known to humanity is the hammer. The irony is that we’re still trying to […]

Tool Storage Reviews & Buying Guides July 15, 2022 22

Best Tool Belt Reviews 2022

This review started off as a sort of bait and switch. You see, I was asked if I would like […]

Cordless Saw Reviews & Buying Guides May 25, 2022 8

Best Cordless Jigsaw Reviews 2022

In Our Search for the Best Cordless Jigsaw, We Discover Several Great Options While some folks think of jigsaws only […]

Carpentry Tool Reviews & Buying Guides January 6, 2022 13

Best 12-inch Miter Saw Reviews 2022

Deckbuilding and miters saws are a perfect match-up of a tool to a project. When I was approached about doing […]

Innova 7111 Smart Diagnostic ODB2 Tablet

Automotive Tool Reviews & Buying Guides August 16, 2021 0

Innova 7111 Smart Diagnostic OBD2 Tablet

We used the Innova 7111 Smart Diagnostic OBD2 Tablet to help us diagnose and solve problems across several vehicles. With […]

News & Opinion August 10, 2021 0

How to Change Oxygen Sensors in Your Vehicle

We don’t often cover too many automotive tools and problems. However, oxygen sensors keep creeping back into my project list. Knowing how […]